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The road, heading northbound, is blocked between the A132 Rettendon Turnpike turn-off until Howe Green Roundabout where the A130 meets the A12 .

Drivers have been warned to expect major delays to their journey as it is shut over the course of the night, and to avoid the area if possible.

There is currently four miles of queues on the A130 towards the roundabout where it meets the A1245, and the A13. There is also one mile of queues southbound at the roundabout heading towards Southend-on-Sea, although this is due to daily congestion.

A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and remains in police custody.